ABC Men Inc.’s volunteers completed the mission to help the seniors and disabled in Massachusetts. Six volunteers from ABC Men Inc. left Philadelphia at 6:30am on Friday (March 6th) to embark on an eight hours Road trip to Boston, Brockton, and Dorchester MA. After hours of free snow removal for the seniors and disabled there, volunteers arrived back to Philadelphia around 3:30am on Saturday (March 7th). We helped seniors and the disabled unbury their cars from the mass snow (6 feet) and shoveled sidewalks, steps, and etc. There were many happy seniors and disabled. Thanks to the additional volunteers from the Brockton Police Department and its Housing Unit staffs. Please see a few pictures below.

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Some volunteers, armed with snow shovels and road salt, are headed to Boston to help senior citizens dig out from what have been historic amounts of snow.

Jackie Wleh, with ABC Men, says they’re picking up another volunteer in New York as they drive 314 miles to fulfill a request for help.

“We received a request from a senior from (the Boston neighborhood of) Dorchester, and we decided not only to help that particular senior but to also help the rest of the citizens of Boston,” Wleh (second from right in photo) tells KYW Newsradio.

They’re making the five-to-six hour trek with ABC Men — the A-B-C stands for Able Bodied Christians. Also making the trip was Kenneth Walker Jr. (second from left), who says they have no idea what to expect.

“Really don’t know, because we haven’t been out there, but we’ve been hearing a lot of stories of them diving in snow and things like that,” Walker says with a nervous laugh.

The group says this is just part of ABC Men’s efforts to create a culture of service — not only here in Philadelphia but around the country. The group will shovel out cars or sidewalks for no charge. And Jackie says don’t worry: there are plenty of volunteers still in Philadelphia to help others dig out from our latest snowfall.

Meanwhile, ABC Men is trying to raise money on gofundme.com so they can buy a 15-passenger van. For today’s trip, they had to rent a minivan.

Philadelphia, PA- Nearly 30 volunteers will convene at 6848 Elmwood Ave(Agape International Baptist Church) at 6am on Friday, March 6thto applaud and support ABC Men Inc. before our six-hour, 314-mile road trip help the Northeastern city of Boston with snow removal, free of charge to seniors and the disabled. ABC Men Inc. received a request from a senior in Dorchester, MA, in light of recent heavy snowfall the area has experienced and the expected continuation of severe weather. This effort is sponsored by ABC Men Inc., to uphold our purpose: To create and encourage a culture of service here in Philadelphia and around the country, by showing our “brotherly love and sisterly affection,” and raising funds to expand our efforts.

ABC Men Inc.’s Youth and Volunteers will Honor Dr. Martin Luther King
during the month of January, by serving people in need via our community
Food Pantry and Free Snow Removal for seniors and the disabled….. Click Here to sign up.

ABC Men Inc. came to the aid of two seniors and disabled and removed snow
from sidewalks and stairs through its Free Snow Removal Services. Request
from one of the senior.

“Hello, we already registered for the snow removal last year being over
65 and disabled, and wanted to refresh as told by Jackie when I
called. …… is in the hospital with prostate cancer (incurable) for
2 weeks now and has kidney damage. Hopefully will be home to rest
soon. It is very difficult for me also, as I have lymphoma(Non-Hodgkins &
Leukemia). I strain just to visit him at the hospital but manage.
Thank you so much for your services and God Bless You.”

Due to the increase this year in requests: ABC Men Inc.’s volunteers and
parents stood in the cold to help bring awareness to families in needs.
Thanks to Stanley Williams, Kenneth Walker Jr., Tina Harris, and Bonnie
Moran for joining us.